Ostrander Lake

Overview: This is a 12.4 mile out and back hike to Ostrander Lake with about 1617 ft. of elevation gain, from 7000 ft to over 8600 ft.

The trail head is located off Glacier Point rd. The first 3 miles of the hike are relatively flat. After 3 miles, the next 3 miles climbed at about a 10% grade. The mountain crests at about 5 3/4 mi then drops down to Ostrander Lake (8505 ft).

Tips: The trail is very rocky in spots so wear good hiking shoes. At this elevation, know your limitations. Bring plenty of water.
Be careful of the elevation, the air gets thin.